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The exterior of the popular destination, Lough Eske Castle, Donegal's only 5 star hotel
Lough Eske Castle has been voted as the tenth best hotel in Ireland, redefining the meaning of luxury and Irish hospitality in the North-West of Ireland.
Condé Nast Traveler announced the results of the annual Readers’ Choice Awards. Donegal’s only 5-star hotel has been placed in the top ten for six consecutive years.
The Readers' Choice Awards, with their unparalleled legacy as the travel industry's longest-running and most prestigious accolades, remain the ultimate symbol and acknowledgement of excellence within the travel sector.
Over 520,000 Condé Nast Traveler readers submitted responses rating their travel experiences across the globe offering a comprehensive look at the places they eagerly anticipate revisiting.
The best hotel in Ireland was crowned, The Westbury, Dublin. The second place went to The Merrion, Dublin and the third place was awarded to Cashel Palace Hotel, Tipperary.
“We are delighted to be recognised as one of the top ten hotels in Ireland by Condé Nast Traveler Magazine readers for the sixth consecutive year,” Dónal Cox, General Manager of Lough Eske Castle said.
“Thank you to our team, whose dedication and unwavering focus on our guest’s experience at Lough Eske Castle, has resulted in being ranked in the prestigious Reader’s Choice Awards voted by our guests and partners, we thank you for your support. We take great pride in providing genuine Donegal hospitality to all our guests and look forward to welcoming you all to Donegal and Lough Eske Castle in the near future.”
Dónal Cox, General Manager of Lough Eske Castle
Lough Eske Castle is located on the outskirts of Donegal Town, nestled within 43 acres of forest woodland hugging the shores of Lough Eske. It Boasts 97 spacious guestrooms, the Lake Lodge - a private two-bedroom residence and the award-winning CARA Organic Beauty Spa.
Additionally, Lough Eske offers the two AA Rosette Cedars Restaurant, the Gallery Bar, the Father Browne Bar and a new Whiskey Tasting Cellar. Lough Eske Castle is redefining the meaning of luxury and Irish hospitality in the North-West of Ireland.
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